My question involves criminal law for the state of: Virginia
age: 17
While walking down the road waiting to be picked up by a friend, a police officer pulled up in his car. He thought i was an individual reported to have been destroying mailboxes on this particular street. It was clarified that i wasn't who he was looking for, and he noticed i smelled of alcohol. I did not have ID on me but verbally identified myself to him when asked, and he further questioned me about whether i had drank earlier or not. I replied i had a 'drink', but stayed clear of mentioning beer, etc. He did not breathalyze me or conduct any field sobriety tests, but remained certain i had been drinking. After taking me home he made me sign a document for a court date, as i was being charged with 'minor possession of alcohol'. My question is, can i argue he had no proof of intoxication other than smell and get the charges dropped? Furthermore, is it worth the time and money to argue this in court?
i feel as if i havent incriminated myself and may have a chance in court....any help, advice, or similar cases discussed will be greatly appreciated as this is my first offense.

